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Expecting Miracles: Finding Meaning and Spirituality in Pregnancy Through Judaism

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This book truly resonated somewhere deep within me. It connects the reader spiritually with her larger family, that of all Jewish women. The womens' stories are so honest and real; I felt like I was having a conversation over coffee with some of my oldest friends into the night as I read and read and read... Despite the fact that some of the women have different backgrounds than my own, there was something in each woman's experience I could ALWAYS relate to. It was so confirming to see, in print, so much of what I had felt during the months of my pregnany, my birth experience, and my initiation into motherhood. I HIGHLY recommend this book!

When I was pregnant with my first baby, all I could think about or talk about was -- being pregnant. At times I felt bogged down by the sheer physicality of it all, and longed to make it a more spiritually uplifting experience. I also wished I had other obsessive-compregnant women to talk to, so we could all take turns inspiring and/or boring each other. Reading EXPECTING MIRACLES filled all these gaps in my pregnant life! It was all I wanted to read. Women from various walks of Jewish religious life are telling you all the intimate details of their experiences as pregnant ladies and then as mothers and as wives. They give all sorts of ideas, suggestions and encouragement to make it more spiritual. YOu think, I could do that. I want to try that. I couldn't put this book down. It is a MUST-HAVE alongside WHat to Expect When You're Expecting. Expecting Miracles is like the spiritual counterpart to that sometimes too-physical (and occasionally scary) pregnancy guidebook. Expecting Miracles revels in the joy, excitement, spiritual potential and blessing that being the carrier of life is all about.

When I became pregnant for the first time, I really wanted to read something that told me what I already felt in my heart - that pregnancy is the most amazing miracle ever and that hte weekly blow-by-blow account of what is happening at a physical level is not the true story of pregnancy.

When I read Chana Weisberg's book - I simply could not put it down ! All the stories of strength also helped me get through the morning sickness etc... and were an excellent reminder to think beyond the phyiscal and truly appreicate the miracle that was happening inside me.

I highly recommend this book without hesitation (particularly to all first time mothers-to-be).

This book is very inspirational both to pregnant women and mothers. I've recommended it to both religious and non-religious Jewish women. The stories are entertaining and inspirational no matter what your level of Jewish religious affiliation. I think many pregnant women are seeking a spiritual outlet, or spiritual lens through which to experience their pregnancy. This book provides that lens.

This book is amazing. It came out during my first pregnancy but I didn't have time to buy it or read it, and now that I'm pregnant again I decided to finally get it. The stories are so real and touching and beautiful. And they're very honest. They're not all "feel good" wishy washy stories, but rather real, honest accounts of pregnancy and motherhood and how these women manage whether they have 15 children or 1. I can't put it down but I don't want it to end either. If you're pregnant and Jewish you have to get this one!

This book gives a down-to-earth, intimate account of women's experiences during pregnancy, boldly bringing out the physical, emotional and religious challenges they face. The women interviewed don't separate themselves from Judaism but rather find a wide range of ways to integrate Judaism into their identities as women, professionals, wives, mothers and individuals. This book touched me and enriched my knowledge of Judaism's view of pregnancy. I'm so glad I read it!

I read this book when I was pregnant with my second child. I couldn't put it down and even read parts over and over. As a Jewish woman, I particularly found this book meaningful and empowering, but I also feel that it could be useful and inspiring to anyone who is pregnant, hoping to be pregant, is a parent, or simply has an interest in a spiritual or religious connection to pregnancy and the birth process. I'm so grateful that Chana put together this book.
-Yonit Lea Kosovske

This is a great read for anyone who is pregnant/was pregnant/wants to be pregnant! I was greatly inspired by the women in this book who tell us what being pregnant and becoming a Jewish mother means to them. Even after being a mother for almost 9 years, I still enjoyed reading this one-of-a-kind book, and recommended it to my friends.

Insightful, inspiring, educational. Chana Weisberg has captured the heart, soul, mind, and feelings of every expectant woman who has been pregnant and who has given birth. You will gain a sense of being connected to every woman who has given birth before you; drawing on their strengths and experiences so you can give birth in a normal and empowering way.

Learn from first hand stories and gain confidence in your ability to birth in a special Jewish way.

Enjoy your reading!

Sincerely,
Shana
Lafayette, LA

This is an excellent book- informative and interesting. I found it very early on in my first pregnancy and I was thrilled to have a book that spoke to the specifically Jewish aspects of pregnancy! I read it several times during my pregnancy, and recommended it to many women. My mom read it and loved it, too! There isn't a lot of information on this topic, and this book is a great find.